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Seven More Books for Spooky Season
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Seven Books for Spooky Season
Autumn is upon us, which means I am devouring mystery novels. Here are a few of my favorite spooky season reads:
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Reader’s Slump: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatments
There is no greater affliction in the bookish life than the reader’s slump. This nonfatal but distressing issue is frequently caused by excellent books. For instance, one patient succumbed to reader’s slump after binge-reading Eric Metaxes’ biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Because of the brilliance of this book, the patient was unable to find any other…
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Wednesday
Wednesday is a day of reorientation. Monday and Tuesday, I reflect on Sunday’s services. What went well? How did the music interact with the message? Was my preparation enough? On Wednesday, I turn my gaze toward the coming Sunday. I finalize my service binder, confirm my prelude and postlude, and rehearse with the choir. I…
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2022 Reading List
This weekend, I had the privilege of attending the Maranatha Christian Writers’ Conference. Perhaps the most invigorating part of this experience was swapping book recommendations. This inspired me to update my abandoned GoodReads account. This year has been a good one for reading and writing. I’ve finished my first draft of Fruitful Worship and, in…
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Three Things 8/21/22
Something Good: A lady in our congregation turned 99 years old this weekend. We took time during announcements today to sing “Happy Birthday” and to celebrate with her. This is what we noticed immediately when we visited Prairie Bible Church: it’s a family. Our church has grown a lot in the past year, but I…
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Three Things 8/20/22
1. Something Good: I recently watched Thirteen Lives and was utterly riveted. This remarkable true story captures the reality of common grace—of sacrifice, courage, ingenuity, and community. (Available on Prime Video) 2. Something True: I’m reading The Footsteps of the Messiah by Dr. Arnold G Fruchtenbaum. I’d never done a deep dive into eschatology and…
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Publication Update
I’m thrilled to share that two of my poems, “Pastor’s Wife” and “Gardening Advice” have been published by ClayJar Review in their second issue. You can read it here: https://clayjar.review/issues/wise-and-gentle
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Three Things 8/13/22
Something Good: My arms are covered in small welts from wresting my squash vines into submission. What began as tiny, withered seedlings are now sprawling plants that are determined to put forth roots in our lawn. Billy was not on board with my idea of opening a pumpkin patch, a business venture born of my…
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Three Things 8/11/22
1. Something Good: I’m currently putting theory into practice, which is difficult but rewarding. I recently had a piece on the necessity of church choirs published and, now, am working to create one! You can read my article here: https://kirbylaingcentre.co.uk/the-big-picture/online-magazine/issue-04/choral-communion/ 2. Something True: “Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without…
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Three Things 8/10/22
1. Something Good: We were visiting some dear mentors over the last couple of days, so I didn’t get around to my “not-so-daily three” posts. Those three days were so wonderfully refreshing, filled with wisdom from deep study of the Word and lives of faithfulness. It is good to fellowship with the saints of the…
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Lessons from a First-Year Pastor’s Wife
One year ago yesterday, we closed on our house in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. One year ago tomorrow, our church laid hands upon us, and my husband became a pastor—and I became a pastor’s wife. This year has flown by, and it’s been one of the best yet. I thought my career as a musician was…
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